Louis Gossett, first black Oscar winner, dies at 87

Louis Gossett Jr., the first black man to win the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and an Emmy Award for his performance in a television miniseries root, He was 87 years old and the cause of death is unknown.

Late actor’s nephew tells exclusive story Associated Press Louis passed away on Thursday, March 28, in Santa Monica, California.

The actor calls his early career a reverse “Cinderella story,” finding success at a young age and propelling him toward his first Oscar. an officer and a gentleman.

Not only was this a huge milestone in his career, it also made him the first black male to win an Oscar.

Starting with earning your first acting credit in a Brooklyn High production you can’t take it away After winning awards including Oscars and Emmys, Gossett’s career took a giant leap.

The late actor talks about his monumental victory against all odds in memoir actor and gentleman.

“More than anything, it’s a huge affirmation of my place as a black actor,” he said.

Gossett has made guest appearances on various shows, including “Bonanza”, “The Rockford Files”, “The Mod Squad”, “McLeod”, and Partridge family.